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Head of Sotheby’s International Wine Department

Serena Sutcliffe is one of the world’s most admired and respected wine experts. Joining the wine trade in 1971, she passed the Master of Wine examination at first attempt, only the second woman to obtain this qualification. From 1977-1990 she was in the international wine consultant business in conjunction with husband, David Peppercorn. In 1991, she joined Sotheby’s as a senior director, a member of Sotheby’s European Board, and Head of Sotheby’s International Wine Department.

“Chevalier dans L’Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur” France 2006

[expand title=”In detail”] Serena Sutcliffe has been a member of the Wine Committee of the International Wine & Food Society, the Education Committee of the Institute of Masters of Wine, the International Committee of the British Gastronomic Academy, and a committee member of the Journal of Wine Research published by the Institute of Masters of Wine.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]An award winning wine expert and recognised contributor to the global wine industry, Serena Sutcliffe offers audiences wonderful candid observations on wines from around the world.[/expand]

[expand title=”How she presents”]With meticulous preparation and a wealth of personal experience and expertise, Serena is an ideal host and her presentations are both stimulating and highly enjoyable.[/expand]

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Topics

The Wine Industry

Wine Tastings

After Dinner

Publications

1998
The Wines of Burgundy

The Wines of Italy

1994
Bollinger Tradition of a Champagne Family

1988
A Celebration of Champagne

1985
The Wines of France

André Simon’s Wines of the World

Great Vineyards and Winemakers

1982
The Wine Drinker’s Handbook

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